Marine Species: Amblyglyphidodon aureus

(Cuvier, 1830)

Amblyglyphidodon aureus
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Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Amblyglyphidodon
Species: Amblyglyphidodon aureus

Species Data:

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Common Name: Golden Damsel
Description: Adults are usually solitary in contrast to the juveniles that form small groups.
Habitat: Outer edges of coral reefs and channels.
Color: Displays different colors. One is blue with yellow on the pelvic, anal and caudal fins. Another is yellow with blue dots and silver in the head. Another is yellow on the back and white ventrally.
Dimensions: Up to 14 cm.
Geographical Distribution: Western Pacific

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